Choosing the Right Nicotine Strength For Your E-Cigarette

What Nicotine Level is Right for You?

Electronic Cigarette cartridges and e-liquids come in many strengths of nicotine. When ordering your first ecig starter kit you’ll have the choice of choosing a nicotine level from zero, to as high as an XXTRA strength level of 50 MG or 5% which is pretty darn strong.

To date, I know of just one ecig that offers a nicotine level of 5% and that’s the JUUL ecig. Most other companies on our http://best-e-cigarette-guide.com top out at 3.6%.

If you’re wondering if there’s an ideal level of nicotine for a vapor product, there isn’t.

It usually takes some experimenting, as different levels of nic yield different results; but most new vapers are looking for an effective smoking alternative.

Is There an Ideal Nicotine Level That Satisfies Tobacco Cravings?

Many new vapers think that the nicotine delivery in an electronic cigarette is the same as with a traditional tobacco cigarette, but surprise!…there’s a big difference.

According to scientific research, each puff on an e-cigarette (both cig-alike and advanced devices) introduces less nicotine to the bloodstream than smoking a tobacco cigarette.

The typical tobacco cigarette contains approximately 9 mg of nicotine, but the amount that is absorbed into the bloodstream actually measures about 1 mg.

When an e-cigarette containing 9 mg/mL fluid (0.9% NBV or Nicotine By Volume) is inhaled, the actual delivery of nicotine is 54 percent lower than the amount delivered by the tobacco cigarette containing the same amount of nicotine.

So How Do You Choose the Ideal Nicotine Level to Give You the Same Effect as Smoking?

Here’s Our E-Cigarette Nicotine Comparison Chart

Your Current Smoking Style

Suggested Ecig Nicotine Level

2 ½ packs or more per day

Extra strength (3.6%) (5%)

Between 2 and 2 ½ packs per day

Full strength (2.4%)

Between 1 and 2 packs per day

Full to Med. strength (2.4%) - (1.8%)

Up to 1 pack per day

Med. to Light strength (1.8%) - (1.2%)

Less than 1 pack per day

Light to Ultra Light strength (1.2%) or (0.6%)

1 pack or less per week

Ultra Light to No strength (0.6%) to Zero

The suggested levels shown above are just that – suggestions.

Many vapers say that the higher the nicotine level, the greater the “throat hit”. That means higher levels in your e-cigarette may feel too harsh for your particular taste. Low levels can make your vape too smooth tasting. (Notice, I didn’t say “tasteless”).

Like any new transition, vaping may take some trial and error, but hey, it’s also an adventure.

In addition to all the ecig nicotine strength options out there, you can fine-tune your vaping experience with the thousands of e-liquid flavors, cartridge flavors and innovated e-cigarette styles from which to choose.

Companies that sell High Watt Vaporizers suggest you use a lower level of nicotine because you typically get fuller flavor and more control over your throat hit.

Sub Ohm Vaporizers perform best with High or Max VG e-liquids and they recommend lower levels of nicotine.

Check out our vaporizer reviews and you’ll be sure to find the perfect smoking alternative to meet your needs.

Here Are Companies That Sell Some of the Best E-Liquids

All Let You Choose Your Nicotine Level. All Are Guaranteed Diacetyl and Acetyl Propionyl Free.

V2Cigs – You get e-cigarette cartridges and e-liquids that taste just as the flavor name indicates. V2, has been around for a long time and is known for their strict safety standards and 100% pure e-liquids. They have high VG blends and are free from diacetyl.

Halo Cigs – The company has always placed an emphasis on quality and high standards. Rigorously tested, there is no Diacetyl or Acetyl Propionyl present.

Virgin Vapor – All organic e-liquids with intense flavors. They even have an Absolute line that’s Alcohol Free. Truly Propylene Glycol Free is also available from Virgin Vapor. Of course, never any Diacetyl or Acetyl Propionyl present.

Hillary

Hillary, BECG's managing editor and contributing author has been an advocate for the vaping industry for over 10 years. After a long career writing and producing for national television networks, Hillary now focuses on helping smokers and former smokers better understand the many benefits of electronic cigarettes and the role they play in tobacco harm reduction, health and well-being.

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